The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook
More Than 125 Homegrown Recipes from the Hills of New England
Revised and Updated
12 August 2025
Territory Rights — Worldwide.
Description
A second edition of the best of the Berkshires’ noted farms and esteemed kitchens
The Berkshires hills of western Massachusetts are a scenic and recreational paradise home to artistic and literary attractions. In addition to the region’s classic landmarks, the Berkshires also boast an impressive number of family-run farms. Together with local restaurants, these farms add another feature to the cultural depth of the Berkshires: heartwarming and homegrown food. Elisa Spungen Bildner and Robert Bildner highlight the dedication of the Berkshires’ farmers, with a selection of brand-new recipes and local farm profiles. Telling the story of family-run agriculture, this second edition offers more than 125 recipes to recall the magic of the region for readers far and wide. Complete with vibrant photographs, The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook celebrates the lush landscape of the western New England area and paints a vivid portrait of an agricultural tradition built on a commitment to community, sustainability and a passion for fresh, locally grown food.
Reviews
"Springtime lingers in this simple, approachable book..." — Florence Fabricant, The New York Times
"Elisa Spungen Bildner and Robert Bildner’s stories/cookbook is a timely contribution and a response to our needs and concerns at this particular moment." — Lisa Green, Rural Intelligence
"An uplifting celebration of the passionate people who keep agriculture alive in the Berkshires ... you’ll be well-stocked with ideas for making the most of your farmers’ market haul." — Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group; author of Setting the Table
"A stirring collection of stories of farmers and chefs—an idyllic place at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement." — Paul Freedman, food historian and author of Ten Restaurants That Changed America
"Each recipe radiates the distinct agricultural landscape, ecology, and communities of the Berkshires … an alluring and uncompromising defense of the local." — Mark Bomford, Director, Yale Sustainable Food Program
